Opal

5534 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington
(202) 570-0289

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Champagne Mushroom Risotto
Roseda Beef Striploin
Smoked Salmon Toast
Ricotta Dumplings
Rainbow Carrots
Sazerac & Smoke
Banana Pancakes
Rockfish Filet
Tuna Sashimi
Salmon Burger

Menu

Featured items
Wood Fired Bread
olive oil, seasoned butter
Chicken + Waffles
hot honey, cornmeal waffle, winter slaw
Sunchoke + Potato Hash
fried egg, monterey jack, chili relish
Kid Grilled Chicken
Yogurt + Puffed Sorghum Granola
chia seeds, EVO, fresh fruit
Kid Spaghetti

Shared Plates
Wood Fired Bread
olive oil, seasoned butter
Seasonal Pastry
Yogurt + Puffed Sorghum Granola
chia seeds, EVO, fresh fruit
Heirloom Carrots
whipped feta, hazelnut dukkah, pickled shallots
Gem Lettuce Salad
croutons, tête de moine, anchovy vinaigrette
Carolina Shrimp + Grits
hot sauce vinaigrette, celery salad

Mains
Chicken + Waffles
hot honey, cornmeal waffle, winter slaw
Sunchoke + Potato Hash
fried egg, monterey jack, chili relish
Salmon Gravlax Mezze
chimichurri avocado, jammy eggs, lavash
Banana Pancakes
maple syrup, whipped butter, candied walnuts
Mushroom + Spinach Omelette
salad, ricotta, crostini
Louisiana Eggs Benedict
seafood gumbo, biscuits, poached eggs
Steak + Eggs
hanger steak, potato hash, two eggs your way

Sides
Bacon
Two Eggs Your Style
Fresh Fruit

Kids Menu
Kid Spaghetti
Kid Grilled Chicken
Fresh Fruit

Featured items
Dry Aged Roseda Beef Striploin
lemon butter. potatoes, tomatoes
Grilled Chicken Paillard
cucumber, sunchokes, olives, mint cream
Clams With Saffron Spaghetti
garlic, chili flakes, parsley
Tuna Sashimi
capers, lemon oil, toasted nori
Oven Roasted Maine Lobster
tarragon, lemon, garlic crumbs
Mushroom Risotto
parmesan reggiano, pea tendrils, red wine jus
Gem Lettuce Salad
focaccia croutons, tête de moine, anchovy vinaigrette
Pan Seared Sea Scallops
cannellini beans, bacon, watercress
Kid Grilled Chicken
Ricotta Dumplings
brown butter, roasted pumpkin, calabrian chilies
Lamb Stuffed Pita
tahini, herb salad, lemon

A Few Things To Try
Wood Fired Bread
olive oil, seasoned butter
Gem Lettuce Salad
focaccia croutons, tête de moine, anchovy vinaigrette
Tuna Sashimi
capers, lemon oil, toasted nori
Lamb Stuffed Pita
tahini, herb salad, lemon
Clams With Saffron Spaghetti
garlic, chili flakes, parsley
Ricotta Dumplings
brown butter, roasted pumpkin, calabrian chilies
Heirloom Carrots
whipped feta, hazelnut dukkah, pickled shallots
Butternut Squash Agnolotti
pear, crispy sage, toasted pine nuts
Heirloom Carrot + Ginger Soup
toasted buckwheat, lime yogurt, carrot tops
Warm Cauliflower Salad
tahini, candied olives, golden raisins
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
pomegranates, almonds, parmesan
Carolina Shrimp + Grits
hot sauce vinaigrette, celery salad

Mains
Grilled Chicken Paillard
cucumber, sunchokes, olives, mint cream
Mushroom Risotto
parmesan reggiano, pea tendrils, red wine jus
Pan Seared Sea Scallops
cannellini beans, bacon, watercress
Dry Aged Roseda Beef Striploin
lemon butter. potatoes, tomatoes
Rainbow Trout
pickled squash, celery root puree, hazelnut butter
Mid Atlantic Rockfish Filet
charred corn, roasted leeks, corn coulis

Shared Plates
Oven Roasted Maine Lobster
tarragon, lemon, garlic crumbs

Something Sweet
Key Lime Pie
graham cracker crust, toasted meringue, candied ginger

Kids Menu
Kid Spaghetti
Kid Grilled Chicken
Fresh Fruit

Featured items
Grilled Chicken Paillard
cucumber, sunchokes, olives, mint cream
Clams With Saffron Spaghetti
garlic, chili flakes, parsley
Tuna Sashimi
capers, lemon oil, toasted nori
Mushroom Risotto
parmesan reggiano, pea tendrils, red wine jus
Gem Lettuce Salad
focaccia croutons, tête de moine, anchovy vinaigrette
Salmon Burger
remoulade, shaved lettuce, potato chips
Key Lime Pie
graham cracker crust, meringue, candied ginger
Kid Grilled Chicken
Lamb Stuffed Pita
tahini, herb salad, lemon

A Few Things To Try
Wood Fired Bread
olive oil, seasoned butter
Lamb Stuffed Pita
tahini, herb salad, lemon
Gem Lettuce Salad
focaccia croutons, tête de moine, anchovy vinaigrette
Tuna Sashimi
capers, lemon oil, toasted nori
Heirloom Carrot + Ginger Soup
buckwheat, lime yogurt, carrot top
Heirloom Carrots
whipped feta, hazelnut dukkah, pickled shallots
Carolina Shrimp + Grits
hot sauce vinaigrette, celery salad

Mains
Grilled Chicken Paillard
cucumber, sunchokes, olives, mint cream
Mushroom Risotto
parmesan reggiano, pea tendrils, red wine jus
Clams With Saffron Spaghetti
garlic, chili flakes, parsley
Salmon Burger
remoulade, shaved lettuce, potato chips
Rainbow Trout
pickled squash, celery root puree, hazelnut butter
Lamb Stuffed Pita
tzatziki, lemon, choice of chips or salad
Grilled Hanger Steak
rosemary lemon butter, marble potatoes, roasted tomatoes

Something Sweet
Key Lime Pie
graham cracker crust, meringue, candied ginger

Kids Menu
Kid Spaghetti
Kid Grilled Chicken
Fresh Fruit

Holiday Package
Tote Bag
Eggnog 32oz
Espresso Martini 32oz
Gingerbread cookies
Holiday Bundle

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Recent Reviews

Rania is a true culinary experience and one of the best meals I have had in DC. We opted for the 4 course tasting menu where there was a good variety of dishes to choose from for each course. Every single course was excellent especially the shrimp, lamb cheela, and beef short ribs nihari! Service equally good with no rushing between courses and just enough attention to feel like a special dining experience but not suffocating. Would recommend to anyone for a special evening!
March 2026
No longer Michelin worthy. Food very good but not at a top tier level. Major lack of attention to detail, waitstaff with lack of professionalism and perfection more typical with Michelin stars, ambiance lacking, lighting suboptimal. Felt rushed the entire meal from sit down to paying the bill. Bathroom needed cleaning and paper towels resting on counter. The whole experience was just OK and we were disappointed with the experience. Would not return.
March 2026
Enjoyed the exceptional service and some of the dishes in the Chef's Tasting Menu. Dishes lacked the creativity and presentation we were expecting given the Michelin rating. Would have loved the food to have been served hot and a little more attention to detail like not sending out cracked pani-puris that leaked. The shrimp dumplings were a favorite but the scallops were a big dud. The main course (Duck) was good but served with cold rice and dal makhani. Cocktails were great....
March 2026

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Opal

5534 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20015
(202) 570-0289